TRUSTED HEALTH Respiratory Therapist salary guide
Travel Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist
Salary in Virginia
AVERAGE WEEKLY
$2,716/WK
↑ 25.64% higher than the US average of $2,162.
Based on active jobs as of 10/24/26
AVERAGE HOURLY
$63.70/h
↘MIN
$48.47/h
↗MAX
$75.43/h
Where do Travel Pulmonary Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?
| STATE | AVG WEEKLY | VS VIRGINIA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | You’re hereVirginia | $2,716 | — |
| #2 | Connecticut | $2,491 | -$225 -8% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | $2,473 | -$243 -9% |
| #4 | Colorado | $2,462 | -$253 -9% |
| #5 | Indiana | $2,360 | -$356 -13% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $2,338 | -$378 -14% |
| #7 | Washington | $2,334 | -$382 -14% |
| #8 | Missouri | $2,327 | -$388 -14% |
| #9 | Oklahoma | $2,306 | -$410 -15% |
| #10 | Ohio | $2,189 | -$527 -19% |
| #11 | Hawaii | $2,178 | -$538 -20% |
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Travel Pulmonary Nurses in Virginia earn an average of $2,716/week (approximately $63.70/hr), with active contracts ranging from $1,745 to $3,620/week as of 10/24/26. That compares to a national average of $2,162/week for the same specialty.
Pulmonary Nurses in Virginia average $2,716/week, which is 26% above the national average of $2,162/week. Pay gaps between states reflect local demand, staffing ratios, and cost of living.
Create a free Trusted Health profile and specify your specialty and preferred locations. Your dedicated nurse advocate will match you with Pulmonary contracts in Virginia that fit your license, experience, and pay targets.
California consistently pays the highest travel nurse wages, followed by New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and Hawaii. These states combine high cost of living, chronic nursing shortages, and — in California's case — state-mandated staffing ratios that drive sustained high demand for travelers.
